ISLAMABAD — A crucial meeting took place recently in Karachi to discuss the future development of judicial infrastructure, focusing on the proposed New Judicial Complex. The session was led by Pakistan’s Chief Justice, Justice Yahya Afridi, and held at the Supreme Court’s Branch Registry in Karachi.
The gathering brought together top officials, including Mohammad Salim Khan, Registrar of the Supreme Court; Suhail Muhammad Laghari, Registrar of the Sindh High Court; and several District & Sessions Judges from key Karachi districts such as Malir, South, East, Central, and West. Also present were representatives from the Law and Justice Commission and the project’s chief architect and engineer.
Justice Afridi opened the discussion by stressing the vital role of the district judiciary. He described it as the frontline of the justice system where ordinary citizens first seek legal redress. Strengthening this segment, he said, is central to Pakistan’s broader judicial reforms.
The meeting included detailed presentations from the Sindh High Court Registrar and the district judges, who outlined the project’s goals, why it’s necessary, and its anticipated benefits for the justice delivery system in Karachi. The project architect shared the initial design, emphasizing modern amenities and a phased construction approach to ensure smooth progress.
Mohammad Salim Khan pointed out that the district judiciary currently struggles with a severe lack of both infrastructure and staff, a bottleneck that this new complex aims to alleviate.
This initiative signals a significant step toward addressing Karachi’s growing judicial demands, aiming to create a more efficient, accessible justice environment for the city’s vast population.